WHTPF Stock Chart & Stats
$5.90
$0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$5.90
$0.00(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.29 - $14.14
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.64K
Average Volume (3M)N/A
Market Cap
$866.25M
Enterprise Value$1.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$48.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.06B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.49
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.55Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.02
Shares Outstanding152,258,400
10 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
30 Day Avg. VolumeN/A
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)5.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.56
P/FCF Ratio4.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.77
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.14
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.76
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.52
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.48Price Target Upside9.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.10M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationWH Smith's material operating cash flow (~£276m) and improved free cash flow (~£199m) provide durable internal funding to service obligations, fund working capital and support targeted reinvestment or deleveraging. This cash resilience cushions operational recovery over months.
Travel-focused Network With Captive DemandThe company's dense presence in airports, rail stations and other travel hubs creates structural advantage via captive footfall, long opening hours and higher impulse purchase rates. That location mix supports steadier transaction volumes and basket sizes as travel normalises.
Underlying Operating ProfitabilityPositive operating profit (EBIT margin ~3.2%) indicates core retail operations remain economically viable. This gives management durable levers—cost control, category mix and concession negotiations—to restore net profitability without relying solely on transient market moves.
Bears Say
Very High LeverageA ~6x debt-to-equity structure materially limits financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate exposure. Elevated leverage constrains capital allocation, raises default risk in a downturn and reduces headroom for strategic investments over the medium term.
Sharp Revenue Decline And Net LossA ~20% revenue drop and a substantial net loss weaken scale economics, supplier negotiating power and earnings visibility. Reduced topline makes it harder to cover fixed costs and deleverage, creating a persistent earnings recovery hurdle absent sustained footfall or mix improvement.
Gross Margin CompressionA multi-percentage-point fall in gross margin signals structural pressure from cost inflation, pricing or adverse mix. Lower merchandise margin erodes the firm's ability to convert sales into profit and lengthens the time needed to rebuild net margins even if revenues recover.
WH Smith News
WHTPF FAQ
What was WH Smith PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
WH Smith PLC lowest stock price was $5.29 and its highest was $14.14 in the past 12 months.
What is WH Smith PLC’s market cap?
WH Smith PLC’s market cap is $866.25M.
When is WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
WH Smith PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were WH Smith PLC’s earnings last quarter?
WH Smith PLC released its earnings results on Apr 23, 2026. The company reported -$0.011 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.035 by $0.024.
Is WH Smith PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts WH Smith PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does WH Smith PLC pay dividends?
WH Smith PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.081 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.09%. See more information on WH Smith PLC dividends here
What is WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate?
WH Smith PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.55.
How many shares outstanding does WH Smith PLC have?
WH Smith PLC has 152,258,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to WH Smith PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
WH Smith PLC reported an EPS of -$0.011 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.035. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.235%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of WH Smith PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WHTPF
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
WH Smith Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$6.48 (9.76% Upside)
$6.48 (9.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WHTPF Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-43.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
WH Smith PLC
WH Smith PLC functions as a retail enterprise with a presence across the United Kingdom and globally. The company's operations are divided into two primary divisions: Travel and High Street. The Travel segment caters to customers on the move, offering a selection of news, books, and convenience products. By August 31, 2021, this segment managed 1,166 locations, predominantly situated in transportation hubs like airports, railway stations, and motorway service areas, as well as in hospitals and workplaces. The High Street segment, conversely, provides a diverse range of goods. It sells stationery items, which include greeting cards, general office supplies, art and craft materials, and gifts. Additionally, it stocks everyday essentials and impulse purchases such as newspapers, magazines, confectionery, and beverages, alongside various books. This division comprised 544 physical stores. Extending its reach online, the High Street segment also sells stationery, books, magazines, and gifts through whsmith.co.uk; personalized greeting cards and gifts are available via funkypigeon.com; pens are offered through cultpens.com; and personalized stationery products can be purchased from treeofhearts.co.uk and dottyaboutpaper.co.uk. Established in 1792, WH Smith PLC's corporate base is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.
WHTPF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$6.48
▲(9.76% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.18% Insiders
17.23% Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
76.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors